Union Labor Rejects Gompers Bryan Plea
Trade unions nationwide oppose endorsing Bryan and Democratic rule. Willi Little of the United Mine Workers criticizes Gompers and warns wage workers against Democratic policy, citing Southern disfranchisement and peonage. Unions such as Carpenters and Jo iners Local 82 and cigarmakers reject Gompers endorsements. Maryland and Terre Haute unions also oppose. Taft welcomed as labor ally by some groups.
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Bryan
Tnrone
Samuel Gompers
Moet
Gompere
Toole
American Federation of Kabor
Gompers
Tam
Democratic Party
Trompers
Democrate
South
Campers
North
West
Democrats
Belliah Rale
Duncan McDonald
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Toca No. 82
Brooklyn
A. J. Joe
Viswer
A. F. of
LL. A Prem Disputch
New Haven
Conn
Garukers’ Union
Lomip
Cigarmakers
New York
Chicago
Clourmakers' Union
Journeyman Bakers’ and Confectioners International Union
Haw
Maryland
Steel Workers
Central Union
Terre Haute
Ind
Sumuel W. Gompers
Ita
No For
Taft Calls Reexamination of Dingley Tariff Schedules
In ten years since the Dingley Tariff enactment conditions have shifted, making some schedules too high and others too low. Taft argues for a reexamination to establish a defensive tariff that protects against foreign competition while ensuring fair profit for manufacturers farmers and merchants, but not inviting monopoly profits.
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Lon Wim. HL. Taft
Kansas City
Sherman for Protection and Tariff Reform
The speech defends protectionism as proven by experience, praises a tariff revision aligned with protecting American labor capital producers and consumers, and condemns revenue tariffs as harmful to wages and cost of living. It argues that a broad, protective tariff benefits all who contribute to American production and asserts the Republican program will restore prosperity.
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Dingley
Republican Eulogies On Gold Standard’s Rise and Honor
Fragmentary quotation recounts a 19th century debate on the Gold Standard amid party rivalries. Mentions Hon. dames 8. Slerman as a credited figure, noting dedication to meeting financial obligations and national reputation.
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Republican Party
Dames
Slerman
Seven Good Reasons Why Bryan Is Wrong on Many Points
A critique from the Omaha Bee listing seven objections to Mr. Bryan and his arguments. It accuses Bryan of estoppel on issues from popular votes for senators to campaign finance, postal savings, currency, and tariff policy, contrasting Republican actions and Roosevelt era reforms with Bryan’s positions.
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Omaha Bee
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Republican Party
United States
Nebraska
Republican Congress
House
South
Iegan
Sheme
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Taft's Injunctions and Labor Principles Endorsement
A speaker urges labor leaders to read Taft's injunctions and recognize that the principles defend fair dealing and justice for workers, employers, and the public. The remarks praise Taft as a champion of liberty and oppose corporate intimidation, linking Taft's views to broader laws and labor rights.
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Taft
Himeself
Roosevelt
Banking Guaranty Debate in Oklahoma and Public Deposits
A Chicago News essay argues against deposit guarantees for banks, comparing state controls of railways and banks. It asserts that private banks already carry a large security fund from capital and surplus, warns that a universal guaranty would shift losses to sound banks, and favors voluntary insurance as a fair alternative. It notes public deposits deserve special treatment but cautions against blanket protection harming overall banking stability.
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Chicago News
Bank Dependia
Wall Street
Oklahoma
Busines
Nome
Bryan and West Virginia in Democratic misstep
The National Mirror notes West Virginia Democrats oppose amending the constitution to protect Black voters. It claims Mr. Bryan dodges race questions, arguing he cannot discuss the issue since the Democratic platform omits it. The piece cites a New York speech approving disenfranchisement by the South.
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National Mirror
Democratic Party
Bryan
West Virginia
New York
Stijen
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Frank A. Kidd
Columbia Typographical Union No. 101
Washington, D. C
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William J. Bryan
Gompera
Federation of Labor
Unioniam Ix
Building Trades
Associated Building Trades of
Cook County
Labor World of
Pittsburg
Gowpera
International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel
William J. Taft
T. J. Dolan
Gomer
American Federation of Labor
Panaton
Mr. Watterson
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Sherman
Bryan and
Leading
Negro Journal
Action of Democrats
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